Moroccan tea
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Moroccan tea is a drink that captivates from the first sip with its seductive aroma and taste.
Moroccan mint tea is a drink that captivates from the first sip with its seductive aroma and taste. Traditionally, tea is prepared in metal teapots, based on green tea, with the addition of a small amount of water and a significant amount of mint and sugar. It would seem that there are only four components in the drink, but their proportions and an unusual approach to preparation make it possible to obtain an incredibly tasty, spicy, invigorating and refreshing drink, every sip of which you want to savor. Try it!
Tea drinking in Moroccan style is a real tea ceremony. It is believed that spending time with a cup of tea is appropriate in any life situation, be it business negotiations, a holiday, or simply a desire to occupy your free time with something. There are always more glasses of tea prepared than those present - as a sign that unexpected guests are always welcome in the house.
According to tradition, the glass is not filled to the top, but only about halfway. When the tea is drunk, more is added to the glass, again, filling the glass only halfway. The process is repeated several times. They usually drink tea leisurely, snacking on sweets and savoring every sip. Try it! A very soulful pastime!
Ингредиенты
Green tea – 1 tbsp.
Mint – 20-25 sprigs
Sugar - to taste
Water – 600 ml
Рецепт
1. Measure 1 tbsp into the teapot. green tea leaves without additives. Add 200 milliliters of boiling water. Cover the kettle with a lid and let the drink brew for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add mint leaves to a larger kettle. Mint stems are not used in making Moroccan tea as they add bitterness to the drink. Add sugar. Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. Traditionally, Moroccan tea is prepared very sweet, adding sugar both during the preparation process and in the finished drink.
3. Pour 200 ml of boiling water into the kettle with mint leaves. Cover the kettle with a lid and leave for 20-30 seconds. Then pour in another 200 ml of boiling water and let the drink brew for 2 minutes.
4. Add the prepared green tea and let the drink brew for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour the finished drink into glasses. Traditionally, tea is poured high, raising the teapot at least 50 cm above the glasses. This way, the drink is enriched with oxygen, and bubbles form on its surface - a sign that the tea is prepared correctly. Add a small sprig of mint to each glass and serve the drink.
6. Moroccan tea is ready.